Sunday, February 15, 2015

People who cannot work because they are overweight or suffering
addiction problems could be threatened with losing their sickness
benefits if they do not accept treatment under plans due to be outlined
by David Cameron on Saturday.
Under proposals that are likely to be met with resistance from charities and some medics, the Conservatives
will consider whether to reduce payments worth about £100 a week for
those they consider could do more to help themselves by going on medical
programmes designed to make them to lose weight, stop taking drugs or
give up alcohol.
The prime minister has asked Prof Dame Carol Black, an adviser to the
Department of Health, to examine whether it is appropriate to withhold
benefits from those who refuse assistance.